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Sorry, the World’s Biggest Bike Maker Can’t Help You Buy a Bike Right Now
The pandemic has created a bicycle boom — and a shortage. Giant, the Taiwanese juggernaut, is trying to meet demand while navigating the politics of trade.
Taiwan excluded from international war games as US treads carefully
Self-ruled island had been hoping to join the two-week RIMPAC that began on Monday as an observer.
Taiwan to step up efforts to prevent Chinese spies settling
Taiwan will step up scrutiny of mainland Chinese citizens who are residents of Hong Kong and seek to move to the island to ensure they do not engage in spying or other illegal acts, the government said on Monday.
How Taiwan found a new friend in Africa
The relationship between the two largely unrecognised states has given Taipei a foothold in the region despite Beijing’s attempts to freeze it out.
Taiwan's China-friendly opposition routed in mayoral by-election
Taiwan's main opposition party the Kuomintang (KMT), which traditionally favours close ties with China, was routed in a key mayoral by-election on Saturday, a vote overshadowed by turmoil in Hong Kong and tensions with Beijing.
U.S. Formalizes F-16 Jet Sale to Taiwan With China Tensions High
Taiwan formally signed an agreement to buy 66 of the latest model F-16 jets built by Lockheed Martin Corp., a move likely to further inflame tensions between the U.S. and China.
US deploys nuclear-capable stealth bombers to Indian Ocean airbase
Three B-2A Spirit bombers sent to Diego Garcia in British Indian Ocean Territory for the first time since 2016.
Taiwan to raise defence spending as China details combat drills
Taiwan unveiled a T$42.1 billion ($1.4 billion) increase for next year's planned defence spending on Thursday, as China announced details of its latest combat drills near the democratic island.
Taiwan says Chinese fighters approached Taiwan, were tracked by missiles
Chinese fighter jets briefly crossed the median line of the sensitive Taiwan Strait on Monday morning before being "driven out" by Taiwan's air force, the island's defence ministry said.
As U.S. and Taiwan Celebrate a Bond, China Responds With Screaming Jets
The highest-level American visit to Taiwan in decades shows the island’s importance as ties between the United States and China deteriorate.
Huawei to stop making flagship chipsets as U.S. pressure bites, Chinese media say
(This Aug 8 story corrects second graf which erroneously stated Yu made remarks at the launch of new P40 device.)
China says U.S. should stop arms sales to Taiwan
The United States should stop arms sales to Taiwan to avoid affecting bilateral relations, China's foreign ministry said on Friday, after Reuters reported that Washington was negotiating the sale of at least four sophisticated aerial drones to Taiwan.
Pentagon chief expresses concern to Chinese counterpart about Beijing's activity in South China Sea
U.S. Defense Secretary Mark Esper expressed concerns about Beijing's "destabilizing" activity near Taiwan and the South China Sea in a call with Chinese Defense Minister Wei Fenghe, the Pentagon said on Thursday, the first time the two are believed to have spoken since March...
Taiwan sends marines to reinforce South China Sea outpost
Military source says around 200-strong force has been sent to the Pratas Islands following reports PLA was planning large-scale simulated invasion.
South China Sea: Chinese air force steps up combat-readiness drills
Aircraft from various theatre commands carry out range of exercises, including simulated raids and mid-air refuelling, state media report.
US warplane approaches Shanghai as tensions remain high
Anti-submarine aircraft came within 100km of the city – one of the closest passes in recent years – according to a university think tank
Philippines' Duterte says cannot confront China over maritime claims
Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte on Monday said he had no choice but to treat disputes in the South China Sea as diplomatic endeavours because the alternative was to go to war with China.
Chinese military plans live-fire drill
Drill comes amid heightened tensions with US with both countries stepping up activity in the region.
Special Report: China expands amphibious forces in challenge to U.S. beyond Asia
China launched its military build-up in the mid-1990s with a top priority: keep the United States at bay in any conflict by making the waters off the Chinese coast a death trap. Now, China's People's Liberation Army (PLA) is preparing to challenge American power further...
Taiwan threatens payback after officials forced to leave Hong Kong
The Mainland Affairs Council says Taiwanese authorities will ‘uphold national dignity’ and act ‘based on parity and reciprocity’.
